What Can I Do with a Major in…

Dance

Dancers use body movement to express ideas and tell stories. Professional dancers find employment in dance companies, musicals, and other theatrical productions. Other entertainment fields including television, films, or music videos also offer employment opportunities to dancers. Most opportunities are in major metropolitan areas. Dancers and choreographers who are interested in teaching find work in schools, universities, and private dance studios. Other employers include local parks, senior citizen homes, youth centers, and social service agencies. Because employment for dancers is highly competitive, dance majors often choose to pursue careers closely related to dance including behind the scenes careers in management, production, sales, publishing, and advertising.

The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to dance majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.

Actor
Advertising Specialist
Artistic Director
Arts Council Director
Booking Agent
Box Office Manager
Business Manager
Choreographer
Circus Performer
Coach
Community Relations Specialist
Cosmetologist
Costume Designer
Dance Autographer
Dance Company Manager
Dance Critic
Dance Reconstructor
Dance Teacher
Dance Therapist
Dance Writer
Dancer
Director of Arts Advocacy Agency
Editor
Educational Activities Director
Exhibit Designer
Fashion Designer
Fund-Raising Director
Lighting Designer
Lobbyist
Makeup Artist
Movement Notator
Personal Manager
Personnel Manager
Press Agent
Production Assistant
Production Hairstylist
Promoter
Property Person
Public Relations Specialist
Sales Representative
Scenic Designer
Special Events Coordinator 
Stunt Performer
Talent Agent
Teacher
Theatrical Press Agent